11 14 110 Removing and installing bottom timing case cover (N62 / N62TU)

Special tools required: 

• 23 1 040  . See MANUAL TRANSMISSION - SPECIAL TOOLS .

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove engine  
• Remove both cylinder heads  
• Remove lower oil sump section  
• Remove upper oil sump section  
• Remove vibration damper  
• Remove water pump  
• Remove tensioner from poly-V-belt
• Remove alternator with housing
• Remove hub for vibration damper  
• Remove flywheel  
• Remove rear coolant end cover

Release screws along lines (1).

Tightening torque 11 14 2AZ.

Remove timing case cover (2) towards front.

Fig 1: Identifying Timing Case Cover And Screws

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Drive out water pipe (1) with special tool 23 1 040 at cutout (2) towards front.

Installation: 

Replace water pipe (1) and sealing ring (3).

Fig 2: Driving Out Water Pipe With Special Tool

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Installation: 

Clean sealing surfaces and replace seal.

Install timing case cover, insert all screws and initially tighten to approx. 5 Nm.

Fully tighten all screws in alternate sequence.

Tightening torque, see 11 14 1AZ  in 11 14 CASE COVERS .

Replace radial seal in timing case at bottom.